What does the cryptic crossword clue "Book two for novelist (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "novelist". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MARK (synonym="Book") + TWAIN (synonym="two") = MARK TWAIN; definition: "novelist" The answer is MARK TWAIN.

Book two for novelist (4,5)

Times Cryptic #29187 | 10 Across | 2025-03-26 flower

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